We’re proud to share a new success story in partnership with BAE Systems – using AI to optimise the curing process for carbon fibre composites.
Autoclaves, the high-pressure ovens used in manufacturing aircraft components, must be packed carefully to maximise space while ensuring quality. Operators have traditionally relied on experience to achieve this, but we saw potential in augmenting that expertise with AI.
By analysing sensor data from autoclaves and modelling the thermal behaviour of different parts, our team developed an AI tool that suggests optimal packing strategies. The solution not only improves efficiency and reduces curing time but also leads to significant energy savings – a major win for sustainability.